Join Columbus Rotary at historic Green Lawn Cemetery during the 7th annual Walking with the Dead 5k Fun Run & 1-Mile Walk. Beer garden, costume prizes, ghost tours and fun for the whole family will be at this just-spooky-enough event. Sponsored by Green Lawn Cemetery, and Jones Lumber. For complete information regarding Walking With the Dead, […]
9th Annual KJ's 5K for Mental Health & Animal RescuePortage Lakes State Park, 5031 Manchester Rd, Akron, OH 44319 In Person: Saturday, October 4, 20258:00 am Check in Begins9:00 am 5K Run/Walk Start10:30 am Awards Ceremony, Remembrance, and Presentation Virtual Option:KJ's has a 5k virtual option too! A virtual 5k means you can run, walk, […]
Gravel Day offers unique adventures for Pelotonia participants on the scenic, gravel roads of beautiful Southeast Ohio. Gravel Day Riders can select from 11, 25, and 48-mile looped cycling route options through the hills of Athens County. NEW for 2025: introducing the Trail Run/Hike! Gravel Day’s newest adventure will offer a 5K looped route through the […]
Join TASH in Pittsburgh, PA for a 5K benefit race on October 4th 2025! "The Olé 5k Benefit Race features the best post-race fiesta in the ‘Burgh! Participants enjoy a professionally timed race followed by a Mexican buffet, smoothies/hot chocolate/coffee, festive music, 50/50 raffle, and collectable finisher medals for everyone who completes the race. Prizes […]
Join Ohio American water Works Association (OAWWA) to raise funds for Water for People, a nonprofit organization with a mission to build a world where all people have access to safe drinking water and sanitation. This year's 5K will be October 4th at Rocky River Reservation. 1.8 billion people around the world don't have access […]
A race unlike many, this one's just for the girls - bringing together women of all ages and fitness levels for a day of empowerment. Girls Run The City is more than just a race; it's a movement to promote women's health and wellness. Partnering with Special Olympics of Ohio, and March of Dimes - Ohio, this […]
Join us for the White Hall Fitness & Health Fair 2025, hosted by Columbus Central SDA Church! This exciting community event will feature free health booths, screenings, and resources to help you live a healthier, more energized life. The fair is open to everyone — families, friends, and neighbors — and will include special activities […]
Wendy's Walk/Run for Hope will take place at 10 AM on October 11, 2025 on the Conotton Creek Trail in Jewett. Flat and fast 5k utilizing a local rails to trails path. Money raised goes to help offset the expenses of women and men diagnosed with breast cancer. Competitive walkers & runners welcome as well […]
Join us for the Adoption Possibilities 5K event, a heartwarming opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. Every step you take helps remove financial barriers to adoption, bringing more families together. All proceeds from the race will fund grants awarded to families navigating the adoption process. Whether you're a […]
Join us for the 19th Annual Defend Your Friend 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run! This is a fun and casual 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run that you can run/walk with your children and dogs. All proceeds from the race benefit Columbus Humane animal cruelty investigations and impact thousands of pets annually. Amplify your […]
The 4th Annual Spooky Shuffle 5K FunRun, Walk, and Paw is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Gahanna Community Chorus. The family and dog friendly atmosphere includes a kids race, optional costume contest with prizes, dj, and a sung kick off by members of GCC. Medals and t-shirts are included in the swag, along with refreshments […]
The Heroes Not Forgotten 4 Miler is a patriotic run/walk through Orange Township that brings the community together in support of our nation’s heroes. Held on October 11, this event honors the service and sacrifice of veterans while raising funds for the Orange Township Veterans Memorial—a lasting tribute to those who have served. Whether you’re […]
#RUNforherfreedom Join the Freedom Movement! The Aruna Project is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to freeing, employing, and empowering sexually enslaved women. What: 5k When: October 18th, 2025 at 8:30am Where: Fowling Warehouse 1125 E Brookside Pkwy, Indianapolis IN When you participate in the Aruna Run, you run or walk to help bring freedom […]
Aruna is an international human rights non-profit dedicated to creating lifelong freedom for survivors of human trafficking. The Aruna Run Race Series is the catalyst of the freedom process with 100% of registration fees and additional donations going to help free trafficked women. So grab some friends, lace up your shoes, and let's run together […]
Join Us for the 2nd Annual James Anderson Built on Belief 7K & 1-Mile Walk for Recovery!📅 Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025📍 Location: 916 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44314 We’re excited to announce the 2nd Annual James Anderson Built on Belief 7K & 1-Mile Walk for Recovery —an event dedicated to celebrating resilience, recovery, and […]
Presented by Salomon This exciting series features two races on October 25th and November 8th, offering participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with distances of 11 miles, 22 miles, or 50K at each event, while traversing some of the most beautiful and rolling gravel roads Ohio has to offer located within Scioto Trails State Park […]
Lace Up for Learning – 5K & 10K Run/Walk at Buckeye Lake!Join us at beautiful Buckeye Lake’s North Shore Boat Launch for a fun-filled day of fitness, community, and giving back! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this timed 5K or 10K race is your chance to move for a meaningful cause […]
The Autism Speaks Empower Walk & 5K Run is more than just a walk or run — it's a celebration of community, inclusion, and progress. This exciting event combines everything you love about the traditional Autism Speaks Walk with the added energy of a 5K run! Whether you're walking, running, or cheering from the sidelines, […]
Join us Sunday, October 26th for our 2nd annual Cops for a Cure 5K at Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati! A 5K and Kids Fun Run to support the brave members of the Cincinnati Police Department diagnosed with breast cancer. After the 5K we hope you'll stay for post-race community and celebration with live music, […]
Let's ride some gravel at Shawnee State Park! We have two exciting gravel routes: Ride the Full Pounder and experience 45 miles of the best gravel riding and racing available in the mid-west. You will be treated to over 4,500' of climbing as you traverse the most scenic and remote sections of Ohio's largest state […]
This is a celebration of everything that makes Norwood a true gem! It will start at Floral Ave & Washington Ave and showcase the beautiful presidential district of Norwood, including Wasson Way. Since our inception eight years ago, the Gem of the Highlands 5K has donated more than $90,000 in race proceeds. The new basketball courts at […]
Get ready to kick off the season of gratitude at the Thankful 5K on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM! The race begins at Hilliard United Methodist Church and takes runners and walkers through the beautiful paths of Hilliard Municipal Park. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a brisk fall […]
Support OSSB Students — And Have Fun Doing It! Lace up your running (or walking!) shoes and join us on Sunday, November 2, 2025, for the OSSB 5K & 1-Mile Walk — a fun and meaningful way to support the incredible students of the Ohio State School for the Blind! Whether you're racing, strolling, or […]
Join us at the Autumn Squatch! Lurking deep in the woods the Autumn Squatch awaits. Will you brave the elements to track him down??Each year just as the season turns, hundreds of Squatch enthusiasts descend upon the woods of Alum Creek in search of the elusive Autumn Squatch. The first recorded sighting was in the […]
Close out Halloween weekend by supporting Kateswell, a Central Ohio non-profit that supports cancer patients in Ohio during their treatment journey. 100% of all race registration fees will benefit Kateswell’s Leslie Ungerott Fund. An avid runner and lover of Halloween who was passionate about giving back, Leslie Ungerott’s life was cut short by breast cancer. […]
